G+_Shane Walsh Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 WIRE NETWORKING I was think of put wire Ethernet in ever room in the house with a patch panel. I was wondering how the patch panel work must all the port in the front of the patch panel be connect to the router are is it segment in to different part.Are am i just better of get a switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Aaron Freeman Posted November 26, 2014 Share Posted November 26, 2014 It is just a cleaner what to do the work.. To me it just depends on how much you want to put into it... I did it years ago and I am very happy. I have a daughter that is sensitive to wifi... and so it was great fit for me. Here is image that may be helpgul http://nettech.webs.com/photos/Business/business%20network%20setup.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Joe Phelps Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 Shane Walsh Each patch panel port is independent. Only the ports in use need to be plugged into a router or switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Greg Munck Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 You will need a switch. A patch panel is just 1 to 1. It just allows you to have a female port , exposed copper, for each wire. You don't have to use a patch panel but it is cleaner. You will need a switch port for each cable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_J Miller Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 A patch panel is overkill for residential in my opinion unless you have a need for multiple networks or switching cables around on the fly. I would and have just bundle your network cables together, male them and plug them into a huge switch. Then get you router up and away from all that metal. Don't forget to UPS all of your network gear. Have fun! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Tom DiGianvittorio Jr. Posted November 27, 2014 Share Posted November 27, 2014 A real patch panel like a business would use isn't really necessary. I used a 12 port wall plate to wire up nine runs once and it's been working perfectly for 3+ years. The plates might even be cheaper than a real patch panel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Ben Reese Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 As others have said, the patch panel is just the termination point of the cables. It's not necessary, but recommended if you have more than just a couple cables. From the patch panel you connect to a switch with patch cables. An additional switch probably isn't necessary if you're not using more than the 4 LAN ports that most routers include. If you don't want to use a patch panel, you can crimp the RJ45 plugs directly to the cables or you could punch them down to some keystone jacks. If you're in the US (and they probably ship internationally too), I'd recommend ordering from Monoprice. They'll have patch panels, patch cables, and most other cabling item you'll need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G+_Fr. Robert Ballecer, SJ Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 Episode 79 of "Know How" :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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